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There really is a Nazi featured in one of the plays. I wasn’t making up the WW2 drama stuff. I wasn’t.
Peter takes the stage and explains how this evening is going down. It’s so very close to show time. I’ve watched as the writers joy turned to fear and finally back to joy, only to turn to anxiety. I’ve watched the actors go through the same journey. I’ve watched the Techs get angry with everyone, but they’re saints.
That’s freaking Tina Fallon on the phone, telling us that the hard work is over and it’s time for the fun. She also looks forward seeing us all in New York eventually (even I can haz trip to New York, too?). Leave it to Peter. WOAH! Awesome sitcom idea.
Look at all of them! They’re so cute!
Anyway. The stage is set. The time has come. Come watch. There’s WW2 drama, mafia drama, political satire, and mistakes. Lots of mistakes. Seriously. If they don’t mess, ask for your money back. Not really. Support local theatre.
Rather than write an individual post for each production, I’m going to post them all in one super article of sorts.
Tonight’s never before seen plays (in order of production):
Sonnez Les Matines
By Cooper Rowe, Wichita Collegiate
Directed by Heather Wilson, Labette County High School
Assistant Director, Abigail E. Epp, Independence Community College
Woman – Tucker Kyle, Independence High School
Nazi – Josh Barrett, Wichita Collegiate
John – Devon Rutledge, Wichita Collegiate
Aimee – Arianna Johnson, Wichita Collegiate
A love story in Nazi occupied France. Seriously. We have a WWII drama at the 24 Hour Plays. Come watch them.
Mommy Mafia
By Justin Smith, Field Kinley High School
Directed by Marisa Ann Fritzemeier, Independence, KS
Assistant Director, Ashleigh Bundy, Wichita Collegiate
Cold Kill – Michael Ellis, Labette County High School
Stanly – Connor Courland, Wichita Collegiate
Gracie Lain – Grace Kyle, Independence High School
Rocky – Rocky Read, Labette County High School
Meet the Bigots… Er, I Mean Parents!
By Asa Walker, Labette County High School
Directed by Michael Fienen, Pittsburg, KS
Assistant Director, Lindsay Schaub, Independence CC
Bill Green – Colin Stephens, Independence CC
Jill Green – Abby Kelemen, Wichita Collegiate
Kate Greeen – Kate Riccitiello, The Urban School
Craig Krewson – John Lloyd Stafford III, Independence High School
INTERMISSION
The Tragedy of Kelvin Meade
By Joel Simwinga, Independence High School
Directed by Kelly Webber, Independence CC
Assistant Director, Steven Rousey, Independence CC
Lucy Liberty – Brittany Vogt, Labette County High School
Kelvin Meade – Matt Wallis, Independence High School
Military Mandy – Alysha Baros, Labette County High School
Freddy Freedom – Bret Ivy, Neodesha High School
A most excellent political satire. Nothing more.
The Weakest Knees Will Buckle
By Kenzie D. Froebe, Independence High School
Directed by Lois Lessman, Independence Community College
Assistant Director, Jessica Kebert, Independence Community College
Mandy – Erica Dodge, Labette County High School
Bridgett – Aubrey Near, Independence High School
Molly – Abby Railsback, Neodesha High School
Jeffrey – Nick Dahna, Neodesha High School
The Reality of Reverie
By Paige Almond, Labette County High School
Directed by Greg White, Coffeyville, KS
Assistant Director, Haley Siddall, Wichita Collegiate
Tom – Aaron hayse, Independence High School
Susan – India Cohimia, Wichita Collegiate
Chris – Michael Trombold, Independence High School
Sadie – Anna Farha, Wichita Collegiate
This is typically where my blog takes a drastic turn and really becomes more of a photojournal. I refuse to allow this! I’ll make utterly pointless yet hopefully witty comments throughout the performance this time. With the exception of my sleep break.
Peter hands out the scripts to each of the directors. This is the first time that the directors know what they’re doing or who they’re working with. As soon as I have copies of the information, I’ll post cast lists for the shows. Until then, one must accept only still pictures of the casts first meeting their directors.
Here are a few more pictures from around this time.
Delaney McCormack of ICC poses with a number of hats.
Peter Ellenstein sits and talks about some random stuff. Bruce Peterson desperately attempts to murder all joy in the room, but can find no joy to kill. Hannah Hoven actually works most of the time, this picture just captures her in a rare moment of actually listening to Peter.
Our new TD, Eugene Lindsey, looks all grown up standing next to Daddy TD, Ryan Andrus.
This picture is larger than normal because it’s beautiful. The morning was serene and tranquil and such before something very, very alarming happened. There was a FIRE! Okay, there was almost a fire. Technically, it existed. A tiny electrical fire broke out. It lasted half a second, and only I witnessed it. Were it not for multiple others smelling it, it could have easily been written off as one of my hallucinations.
This extension cord shorted and burned for a short time. No one was injured. Disaster averted, now get back to work.
Cooper Rowe of Wichita Collegiate School is the last of the writers to face the Throne of Woe. In fact, he faces it 40 minutes AFTER the writers were technically supposed to be finished. This late in the game, the answers are always fun, but how does he feel?
I feel slightly handicapped, mentally wise. I can't control my limbs. I drank two cups of coffee and my toes are shaking. I'm hyper and tired at the same time, so I just want to die and come back to life later tonight to see my play.
Common response about this time. He went on.
It was fun! It was crazy. I did not think I could do it. Suck it, 24 Hour Plays!
I’m sure that last bit was in jest.
